Lawan describes Udom Emmanuel as a symbol of peace

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has described Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom state, as Nigeria’s true symbol of peace unity, justice and progress.

He said Akwa Ibom is blessed to have him as the governor at a time like this, nothing that the rederal government has noted the Governor’s sincerity of purpose and commitment to the economic development.

Speaking on Tuesday at Ikot Ekpene while performing the inauguration of the 25km Uyo-Ikot Ekpene road completed by the Emmanuel led administration, the senate president said he was marveled at the development strides recorded in the state under the leadership of Emmanuel.

“You are truly a pan Nigerian. You are leader, a Governor who believes in the unity of Nigeria. We are solidly behind the quest of making Nigeria a solid, united nation.

“Today this country is going through a challenging period. The kind of challenges we face in Nigeria requires that all hands must be on deck to surmount the myriad of challenges facing the country.

“I’m happy and so proud to be here. I have seen a real genuine, committed partner in the development of Nigeria. Mr. Governor, I want to thank you for opportunity to Commission this road.

“You did this because you want the people of Ikot-Ekpene and Akwa Ibom to have a good road, that’s why you put in the resources of this state to complete this road. Your request for a reimbursement by the Federal Government is in order. You deserve refund. I will join you in talking to the Federal Minister of Works and Housing to call for a refund of money sunk in the road.”

While welcoming the senate president to the project site, Emmanuel described the road as critically strategic to his completion agenda.

He lauded the host communities where the project traverses for not stalling the progress of work on the road.

He appealed to the federal government to effect reimbursement to the state on the funds spent in constructing the federal roads in the state.

“The event of today is truly a joyous and happy day for me. This particular one;(Uyo-Ikot Ekpene road ) gives me an exceeding joy. This road remains critically strategic to our Completion Agenda,” he said.